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Digital Cameras
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Digital cameras are as simple to use as regular cameras and much less threatening than a computer. Digital photography is easily infused into any grade level and all subjects while offering unlimited opportunities for students and teachers to engage in. The following sites provide camera buying tips, camera use tutorials and many classroom activities that incorporate the use of the digital camera.
TUTORIALS
Short Courses.Com - Short Courses provides a variety on free, online tutorials including Choosing a Digital Camera, Using a Digital Camera, Pixels and Image Sizes and many more.
RESOURCES FOR CLASSROOM INTEGRATION
Digital Photography and the K-12 Educator - Discusses classroom activities in addition to discussing purchasing and using a digital camera. Many resources and links to other good sites.
Digital Cameras Enhance Education - Visit the "possible uses" section for an extensive list of classroom applications.
Kodak K-12 Lesson Plans - Kodak provides a list of lessons which are sorted by curriculum and grade level. A wonderful resource.
Classroom Applications for the Digital Camera - A list of ideas from teachers and students. Although generated in 1990, the lessons are still very appropriate.
Using Digital Cameras in the Primary Classroom - Great ideas for the primary teacher.
Teacher to Teacher - An easy to use list created by teachers from around the world
Quick! Get the Digital Camera
Smile! Digital Cameras Can Make Your Day
The above two resources are from Education World. These two articles were written by teachers describing lessons that have been used in the classroom and proven to be successful.
75 Ways to Use the Digital Camera in the Classroom - The ideas are geared K-8 but can be adapted to high school.
ONLINE STORAGE AND DISPLAY
Shutterfly - You will need to register for this free service and provide your e-mail address. They will NOT harass you by sending annoying e-mails. Once registered you will be able to upload photos to their website. Photos can be enhanced, fixed, organized and titles can be edited. REMEMBER If using this service for school photos, no photos of children, please.
Project Poster - Students can post their projects online. Projects can include title pages, text, images and links to other sites.
Visual Resources: Photos and Clip Art - Numeorus links for acquiring photos and clip art.
*Note One of the biggest problems of teachers is that the digital camera is not available when needed, or quite simply, the school doesn't have that luxury. You can take your photos with a regular camera and have it developed on a floppy disk or CD. Most developers offer the option. The extra cost is about $5. You can then use these photos as you would those from a digital camera. |
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